Many manufacturers are foregoing the spare tire in new vehicles in their efforts to reduce vehicle weight and increase fuel economy. In many models, GM provides a tire sealant and inflator kit. The temporary use of the tire sealant may not be endorsed by certain tire manufacturers; however, GM has independently validated the temporary use of the sealant when used as described in the vehicle's owner manual. Only the tire sealant included in the GM kit should be used. (Fig. 4)
Before using the tire sealant, the expiration date on the sealant canister should be checked. There is only enough sealant in the kit to seal one tire. After use, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced.
A vehicle with a temporarily sealed tire should not be driven more than 100 miles before the tire is repaired or replaced. The tire pressure sensors, if equipped, also should be inspected after sealant use for any damage and replaced/cleaned as needed.
- Thanks to Mike DeSander and Mike Militello
Before using the tire sealant, the expiration date on the sealant canister should be checked. There is only enough sealant in the kit to seal one tire. After use, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced.
A vehicle with a temporarily sealed tire should not be driven more than 100 miles before the tire is repaired or replaced. The tire pressure sensors, if equipped, also should be inspected after sealant use for any damage and replaced/cleaned as needed.
- Thanks to Mike DeSander and Mike Militello
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